2015 Oscar Best Picture Nominees Overview
The 87th Academy Awards honored films from 2014. The Best Picture category featured a diverse lineup of dramas, biopics, and thrillers that reflected a wide range of storytelling styles and themes.
Key Nominated Films and Storylines
Major nominees included "Birdman," a dark comedy about a washed-up superhero actor; "Boyhood," filmed over 12 years to follow a boy growing up; "The Grand Budapest Hotel," a whimsical European adventure; "The Imitation Game," the story of codebreaker Alan Turing; and "Whiplash," a intense study of a jazz drummer and his demanding teacher.
Winners and Awards Context
"Birdman" took home the Best Picture award, along with Best Director for Alejandro González Iñárritu. The ceremony highlighted a strong year for independent and unconventional cinema. For a full list of nominees and results, see the official Academy Awards database at https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2015.
